The best things to do Sydney this July

Darling Harbour Winterfest

Whales begin their migration, Darling Harbour gets a magical winter makeover, and an ice-rink pops up at Bondi Beach. These are the best things to do in Sydney this July. NAIDOC Week A week is hardly long enough to celebrate the culture, achievements and history of Australia’s First Nations people – but it’s a start. … Read more

This is your last chance to see Hamilton in Sydney

Hamilton in Sydney

Don’t throw away your shot. The accolades don’t lie: Hamilton is not your average biography. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda (who also originated the title role) and based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, this musical has swept the floor of many awards seasons. Eleven Tony Awards. A Grammy. Olivier Awards. … Read more

Tim Winton portrait wins Archibald 2024 – see the entrants until September

Archibald 2024 winner Tim Winton

Kurrajong-based artist Laura Jones has won the Archibald Prize 2024 and $100,000 for her portrait of Australian author and conservationist Tim Winton. Jones’ win marks the 14th time the Archibald Prize has been awarded to a woman and she becomes the 12th woman to win since its inception in 1921. A four-time Archibald Prize finalist, Jones said her … Read more